After giving up a one-goal lead late on Wednesday night before losing at home 2-1 to CF Montreal in stoppage, the Columbus Crew needed a response. The team was gifted, as it turned out, a golden opportunity by hosting the defending MLS Cup champions, New York City FC, at Lower.com Field on Saturday.
It was arguably one of the most important games of the season, the Black & Gold responded from an early 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 advantage, then gave up that lead before ultimately winning the game against New York City 3-2.